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ASUS N71VG-TY041X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700 vs MSI Megabook GX640 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

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  • 106specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 58identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N71VG-TY041X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:Black, Brown
    • Megabook GX640 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • N71VG-TY041X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Megabook GX640 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • N71VG-TY041X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Megabook GX640 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • N71VG-TY041X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:16:9
    • Megabook GX640 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:16:10
  • Processor family
    • N71VG-TY041X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • Megabook GX640 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • N71VG-TY041X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:P8700
    • Megabook GX640 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
  • Processor threads
    • N71VG-TY041X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:2
    • Megabook GX640 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • N71VG-TY041X laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:2.53 GHz
    • Megabook GX640 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of N71VG-TY041X, GX640
148 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, BrownBlack, Red
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersP8700i5-450M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W35 W
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs9.518
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 GT/s
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Storage2 differ
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 220MAMD Radeon HD 5850
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSRS PremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM45 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features15 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers3700649022
Processor codeDiffersSLGFESLBTZ
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1/4.2
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one4800 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg2.7 kg
WidthKnown for one420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one284 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one3.65 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.95 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 x 260 x 33 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
TV tuner integratedDiffersYesNo
TV tuner typeKnown for oneAnalogue & DVB-TUnknown — not stated by the source

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